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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bournemouth costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
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How to get from Cheltenham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:10 AM4h09Cheltenham2:19 PMBournemouth$1061One-way0 transfers
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- 10:10 AM4h09Cheltenham2:19 PMBournemouth$1061One-way0 transfers
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- 10:10 AM4h09Cheltenham2:19 PMBournemouth$1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bournemouth costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bournemouth by train.
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